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Originally Posted by PhaseP
Did you remove the three bolts that go horizontally from transmission bell housing into the oil pan? If you have cast metal oil pan (not black painted), those three bolts bolt directly into the oil pan. On sheet metal oil pans they get in the way. These bolts also hold some cable tie downs brackets and clutch line bracket.
If you are sure you removed all bolts including the horizontal ones from bell housing into oil pan, you can try to tap (gently) the oil pan with a rubber mallet to break free the gasket adhesion. If you have cast metal oil pan, there should be a small pocket on both sides of the oil pan that can be used to pry it off with a pry tool. There may be something similar on sheet metal oil pans too.
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Sigh, that was the issue - I did not remove the 3 bolts that bolt the transmission and oil pan. Much thanks, PhaseP! The oil pan now easily broke free prying with a plastic pry tool. Those three bolts are not aluminium so no need replace them.